StoryFlux App Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 10, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how the StoryFlux app (hereinafter referred to as the "App") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information. We respect your privacy and strive to protect your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

1. Information We Collect

1.1. Information You Provide

• Registration data: username, email address, password
• Profile information: avatar, bio, preferences
• Content: stories, comments, reviews created by you
• Images or other media files you upload to the App

1.2. Automatically Collected Information

• Device information: device model, operating system, unique device identifier
• Usage data: how you interact with the App, usage time, viewed pages
• Server logs: IP address, access date and time, browser type

1.3. Information from Third Parties

• Data from authentication services (Google, Apple)
• Analytics data from Firebase Analytics

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Providing and supporting App functionality
• Personalizing your user experience
• Processing payments and transactions
• Sending notifications and updates
• Analyzing usage and improving the App
• Ensuring security and preventing fraud
• Complying with legal obligations
• Moderating content and managing reports to maintain a safe community environment

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We only share your information with the following parties and in the following circumstances:

• With Your Explicit Consent:

  We may share your information with third parties when we have your explicit consent to do so.

• Service Providers and Partners:

  We share information with third-party service providers who help us operate, provide, improve, and secure our App. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and are prohibited from using your personal information for any purpose other than to provide the services requested by us. Our key service providers include:

  • Firebase (Google): For backend infrastructure, database management, user authentication, and analytics.
  • Selectel: For storing, processing, and delivering images and other media content you upload to the App. When you upload an image, it is sent to and stored on Selectel's servers.
• For Legal Reasons and to Protect Our Rights:

  We may disclose your information if we believe it is required by applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request. This includes responding to legal claims, protecting our rights, property, and safety, or the rights, property, and safety of our users or the public.

• Business Transfers:

  In the event of a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, dissolution, reorganization, or similar transaction or proceeding, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or a prominent notice within the App of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes data encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as you have an active account. After account deletion, your personal data will be deleted within 30 days, except when we are required to retain it by law (e.g., for financial reporting).

6. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will immediately delete such information.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access to your personal information
• Correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion of your information (full account deletion or partial data removal, such as individual posts, comments, or profile information)
• Restriction of processing
• Data portability
• Objection to processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: storyflux444@gmail.com

8. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The App uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience. You can manage your cookie settings in your browser or device.

9. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure adequate protection of data in such transfers.

10. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes through the App or by email.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: storyflux444@gmail.com

By using the App, you agree to this Privacy Policy.